To all the Future SUB4M Buyers

SUB4M CSUV - My Opinion

SUB C SUV First Time Buyers FYI

So I have been looking at Sub4m SUV since 7 months & finally decided my car. I've litterally test driven and analysed about most of the cars in this segment & sharing my views here. This post is going to be a long one..

First why SUB4M SUV - the answer is our roads & better Bonet view compared to under 4m sedans and hatchbacks.

Now the cars

Nissan Magnite / Renault Kiger

Very Good Value for Money entry level car. +ves are Most Value for Money Base & Second Base Model.. Red looks so good on road Drives well there's nothing much to say -ves are both 1.0NA & Turbo are not refined, you will always hear engine noise inside the cabin which affects the premium feel other cars offer.

But if you're tight in budget and want a CSUV this is the best you can get cuz under 8L Onroad you can't complaint about Cabin feel.

Venue / Sonet

Both are same with different looks.. +Ves Refined 1.2 NA 4 Cyl Engine Loaded with features Kia feels little more premium outside White venue sometimes looks like Creta Nothing much.

-ves Both 1.2NA Engine is sooo slow, turbo is costly. Loaded with 5 passengers in 1.2NA overtaking is literally impossible in highways. Claustrophobic rear seats for adults who are more than 5'9.

Brezza

Refined & Reliable +Ves 1.5NA 4 Cyl Looks great on outside I sometimes feel it's not an SUB4M car.. Has good space in front rear and luggage Fuel economy is great.

-Ves Engine is refined but lacks the punch It is better than Venue but still need to push harder to get the perf which makes noise inside the cabin. Interior looks cheap feels like you're driving a 10 year old car..

Added bonus.. It does the job and lasts long and this car can get appreciated by uncles from your family/neighbours for your selection

3XO

Punchy & VFM Base model I'm only talking about mpfi engine base to AX5

+Ves If you need a car under 10L Onroad which has good punch and fun to drive.. this is the car. AX5 variant is the most feature loaded value money can buy in this segment. Segment's Best rear seat space.

-ves Mahindra Showroom treats you like 💩 Insane waiting period for all the variants The most techy variants AX5 to AX7L has some bugs yet to be sorted (Infotainment screen goes blank when reverse gear is engaged, Auto AC doesn't work properly, Engine check light appears sometimes etc) No offers and the showroom ppl forces you to buy accesories.

Tata Nexon

My initial choice Before the Facelift, I've test driven only the petrol.. Facelift Ruined SUB4M

+Ves Petrol Engine is decent, better than Venue & little lower than Brezza, Front seats are best in segment & Ride Quality is Top Notch.

-Ves Extremely Pricey, most of the variants are not value for money. Rear seat has lesser space than the pre facelifted model Petrol pull is not enough and you will always feel it is underpowered.. Pathetic after sales service

Exter/Punch I feel these are hatchbacks Kylaq yet to test it out